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July to September 2024 Article ID: NSS8710 Impact Factor:8.05 Cite Score:93 Download: 12 DOI: https://doi.org/ View PDf
Functionalism and Psychological Analysis in Understanding Superstitious Beliefs, A Part of Nepalese Culture
Dr. Poonam R L Rana
Associate Professor, Central Dept. of Nepalese history Culture & Archaeology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, NEPAL
Abstract:
Despite
the advancement of science, technological advancements, and modernization,
superstitious beliefs continue to be prevalent in contemporary culture. This
paper explores the oriental beliefs related to rain and droughts and identifies
other beliefs and analyze it from Functionalism and Psychological approach. The
methodology is qualitative approach based on exploration, analysis and
narration. It was found that there exist innumerable beliefs related to rain
and drought and other beliefs in Nepal. Functionalist analyze it saying if
beliefs are functional they maintain social solidarity and value-consensus and
Psychological approach claim that beliefs provides strength and positivity to
survive and at times may hinder progress incase of negative beliefs.
Keywords: Superstitious-beliefs, Functionalism, Psychological,
Nepalese- Culture.